Pierre Sage, Crystal Palace, Lens, Oliver Glasner
12 June 2026
Crystal Palace are close to finalising a deal for Lens manager Pierre Sage to become their new head coach. The Frenchman is set to replace Oliver Glasner after leading Lens to second in Ligue 1 and Coupe de France success.
Palace moved after Andoni Iraola joined Liverpool, with Frank Lampard, Kieran McKenna and Sean Dyche also discussed. Sage’s attacking style and English ability appeal to the club before a Europa League season and uncertain futures for key players.